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Ethnic Nationalities of the Niger Delta, led by Niger Delta Congress (NDC), have adopted a charter demanding that the constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (1999) be amended to protect the right of the people of Niger Delta region to economic and political autonomy in the country. In the …

The National Association of Proprietors of Private Schools (NAPPS), Rivers State chapter rolled out the drums to celebrate the 16th anniversary of its existence, with the theme: ‘Curbing Rising Spate of Insecurity – Way Forward for Education in Nigeria.’ The event which attracted personalities from all walks of lives had …

Ijaw National Congress (INC), Eastern zone, has conducted election into various offices in the zone. The election was adjudged to be free and fair by stakeholders who witnessed the event. Those elected into the various offices were, HRH Nla Iraron as chairman; Sowari H. Hart – vice chairman; Chief Anthony …

The Bayelsa State Government has directed local councils in the state to without delay come up with a legislation prohibiting the movement of speed boats within the state’s waterways beyond 7pm. Similarly, the state government has directed the legislative councils of the eight local government councils to enact bye-laws on …

By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Flag Officer Commanding (FOC), Central Naval Command, Yenagoa Rear Adm. Obinwanne Egbuchulam, said efforts of the Nigerian Navy, has reduced criminality in the maritime domain. He stated this on Thursday, during the 7th annual public lecture of the Federated Correspondents’ Chapel, (FCC) Nigeria Union of …

By Aherhoke Okioma, Yenagoa  The pan Ijaw National Congress (INC), Central Zone, on Saturday elected new executive council (EXCO) members to run its affairs, after the zone suffered lack of leadership for many years. The INC Central Zone is comprised of the entire Bayelsa State and some of the Ijaw …

       By Amos Odeh, Yenagoa The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA), Ondo State, has expressed readiness to partner with the Presidential Amnesty Programme (PAP) to train ex-agitators in different skills and vocations.  The institution said it presented the offer in recognition of the new focus of PAP …

By Amos Odhe, Yenagoa Teachers in Bayelsa State have applauded the state government for its efforts at revamping the state’s educational standard, as well as complained of how teachers have been neglected despite the pivotal role they play. Chairman of the Nigeria Union of Teachers (NUT) Bayelsa State council, Comrade …

By Young E. Freeborn, Warri The women folk of Unenurhie community in Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State have sent a strong verbal message to the governor of the state, Sen. Arthur Ifeanyi Okowa, urging him to complete without further delay the abandoned cottage hospital in their community …

All is now set for the annual lecture series organized by the Federated Correspondents Chapel, Bayelsa State chapter of the Nigeria Union of Journalists. A statement by the chairman of the Annual Lecture committee, Samuel Ese, said the event has as its theme: ‘Maritime Security: Implications for the Oil Industry,’ adding …